Pro-Iranian terrorist group Hezbollah and the Iran-backed Syrian regime are behind a billion dollar drug bust made recently by the Italian police, news reports suggest. “The Italian police initially thought that Islamic State (ISIS) was behind the transaction. But after digging further, they pointed the finger at the regime of Syrian...
China now blaming Italy for starting Wuhan coronavirus pandemic

Now that the election is over, and the media is portraying Biden as the “President Elect” despite looming legal challenges by President Donald Trump, China appears to be looking to lay blame elsewhere for the coronavirus pandemic.
Italian Infectious Disease Doctor Believes COVID-19 Could Possibly Die Out on Its Own

In an interview with The Telegraph, an Italian infectious disease doctor said he believes the coronavirus could die out on its own without a vaccine:
Prof Matteo Bassetti, head of the...
Italian Virologist: Fear of Being Falsely Called Racist Led to Italy’s Wuhan Coronavirus Crisis

As I write this, Italy has 47,021 active cases of the Wuhan Coronavirus.
5,129 have recovered. 4,032 have died. That’s 800 more than China (assuming their numbers are correct), and the number is certain to grow.
Wuhan Virus Watch: California Gov. Newsom Issues Stay-at-Home Order

Next week my plans were to sit on a beach in Fiji, drink rum cocktails, and read fantasy novels.
Needless to say, one of the victims of the pandemic was my tropical vacation.
Italian Auschwitz Survivor Needs Police Protection Since She Gets Over 200 Threats a Day

Auschwitz survivor Liliana Segre, 89, is a senator-for-life in Italy. She has pushed for a parliamentary committee to combat hate and anti-Semitism in the country, known as the Segre commission.
Segre now has to have constant police protection due to receiving over 200 anti-Semitic abuse and threats.
“Pachamama” Statues Retrieved From Tiber May be Displayed Again at Vatican

Last week, we reported that faithful Catholics threw primitive figurines in the Tiber that were used in a Vatican garden ceremony and placed by an altar in Rome’s Church of Santa Maria in Transpontina. The...
Amazon Carvings Used During Vatican Gardens Ceremony Tossed Into Tiber by Catholic Faithful

I recently reported that at the Amazon synod, Pope Francis created a stir by pondering the possibility of married priests.
But that wasn’t the only significant controversy associated with the event. A video going around shows a m...
France, Italy Agree on ‘Automatic’ Settlement of Migrants Across Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron has reached a deal with the newly-formed Italian government, agreeing to resettle migrants that enter Italy by boat.
Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte “have agreed on a new system to distribute migrants across the European Union,” German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle disclosed.
Italian PM Conte Resigns, Paving Way for Matteo Salvini to Take Over

Italy’s government has collapsed as Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte resigned after Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini tabled a no-confidence vote.
Conte unloaded on Salvini in a speech to the Senate, accusing him of putting...
Italy’s Salvini Fires Back at Richard Gere over Migrant Dispute: Take them to “Hollywood on his Private Jet”

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Salvini hit back at Richard Gere for criticizing the country’s immigration policy. He told the U.S. celebrity to take illegal migrants with him to Hollywood.
“Given this generous millionaire is voicing concern for the fate of the Open Arms migrants, we thank him,” the Italian politician responded sarcastically....
Open Borders to Turn Europe into Islamic Caliphate, Italy’s Salvini Warns

Europe’s open-doors immigration policy will lead to a European “Islamic caliphate,” Italian deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini has warned voters ahead of the upcoming European Union election. “For our children, to leave behind an Islamic caliphate with sharia law in our cities is not something I want to do and I’m...
Le Pen, Salvini Form ‘Freedom Front’ Ahead of EU Elections

France’s nationalist politician Marine Le Pen and Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini have announced plans to create a “Freedom Front” electoral coalition ahead of next year’s European parliamentary vote. Speaking with Le Pen at a press conference on Monday, Salvini called for a “common sense revolution” to defeat EU’s political elite in the May...
Collapsed Bridge in Italy Kills Dozens of People

A bridge in Genoa, Italy, collapsed during a strong storm and killed dozens of people. From Fox News:
Nearly two dozen people — including a child — were killed when a raised highway in Genoa crumbled during a sudden and violent storm, sending several vehicles plunging to the ground as rescuers desperately...
Italy Declares Victory in Standoff with German Migrant ‘Rescue’ Boat

Italy’s new government has declared victory in a standoff over a German-owned rescue boat that brought hundreds of migrants to its shores. Italy’s Interior Minister Matteo Salvini refused MS Aquarius, which carried 629 migrants on board, to dock over the weekend. Spain’s newly elected Socialist government accepted the boat, which ended the impasse.
“Saving lives at...
Anti-EU Parties Make Huge Gains in Italy Election, But Still No Majority

Anti-European Union parties made a huge leap in Italy’s general election, but no party has (so far) come away with a majority. This means Italy faces a hung Parliament and can take a long time to form a government.
The situation mirrors the UK when Prime Minister Theresa May held snap elections...
Italian Navy takes action to prevent migrants arriving by boat
Italy has been struggling to deal with a flood of migrants from Libya and has received little to no help from the EU. This has led to strife, as we pointed out in earlier posts.